Kindergarteners enjoying their first Fun Run!

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Spirit Week Ends with our Administrators Greeting Students from the Roof!
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Announcements

News and Information at Willow Springs Elementary School

Our News You Choose newsletter comes out weekly and sometimes in between! Stay up to date with the latest on what Willow Springs families need to know, school and community events, clubs, happenings at school, and reminders. Click on "View it as a webpage" to see our pictures.

Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing | May 9-May 25, 2023

Mark your Calendars! It is important your child is at school for these assessments. Third-Sixth Grades will be taking SOLs in math and reading, Fifth Grade will also take science.

Students-Design the Yearbook Cover! Send Photos! Order Yearbooks!

Student-designed yearbook cover submissions are due March 28. Photo submissions are due by April 3, and yearbook orders are due by May 5.

New Student Registration

We're SO excited to welcome our newest Foxes to Willow Springs Elementary School! Looking to register a new student with us? Begin the new student registration process!

Summer Camps

Register now for FCPS summer camps, including Tech Adventure Camp for grades K-6
Elementary Institute for the Arts (EIFTA) for grades 2-5, and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) for grades 6-11.

Tech Adventure Camp - Create/Explore/Learn

This weekly summer program gives students the opportunity to explore exciting pathways in Career and Technical Education including STEAM, culinary health trades, and computer science.

FCPS COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan

Learn more about the Compensatory Education Plan, which was created to support the needs of students with disabilities whose learning was impacted during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

Upcoming Events

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PickUp Patrol

Report Absence or Change in Dismissal!

Student Learning Websites

View frequently visited student links!

Student Registration

Register a new student!

Features

Lesley Hassen

March 20, 2023
Assistant Principal Lesley Hassen, former Division 1 student-athlete on the George Mason University Softball Team, is featured in a Title IX video for the City of Fairfax Commission of Women.

Fairfax Pyramid Outstanding New Teacher

February 22, 2023
Meet Mr. Reid, who has been recognized as the Fairfax Pyramid Outstanding New Teacher for the 2022-23 school year. He is a selfless teacher who works hard both in and out of school to help students in any way he can. Mr. Reid wins over the hearts of students with his kindness and support, they frequently ask to have lunch with him so they can talk, and reach out to him in the morning to tell him about their day.

Kindness Campaign

January 24, 2023
6,000 notes of kindness written by kindergarteners through sixth graders!
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FCPS News and Features

FCPS Students Earn 33 National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

FCPS students received 33 national awards through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. FCPS students were recognized for original art and writing with one American Visions Medal, ten Gold Medals, one Silver Medal with Distinction, and 21 Silver Medals.

Ten FCPS Projects Earn Grand Prize Award in 2023 Regional Science and Engineering Fair

The 68th annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair showcased over 300 high school science projects. Ten FCPS projects received Grand Prize awards and are eligible to compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May and many others are eligible to compete in the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair to be held in April.  

🏀 FCPS This Week - March 22 🏆

In this issue, learn more about updating your contact information, student awards, heard start, and the parent phone lines.

Six FCPS Teams, 40 Individuals Win 2022-23 VHSL Winter Sports Championships

Congratulations to all the FCPS student-athletes who participated in the 2022-23 winter sports season. This year, six teams and 40 individuals won the Virginia High School League Class 6 championship in their respective sports, and three teams and 38 individuals were the state runners-up. Four teams were repeat champions.
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